Bianca Calipari

I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education, driven by a strong passion for supporting people with disabilities to live meaningful and empowered lives. With eight years of experience in customer service and practical experience in the disability sector, I bring strong skills in communication, organisation, and individualised support. I am now seeking part-time opportunities where I can contribute as a Developmental Educator, applying my knowledge and values to promote inclusion, independence, and quality of life for the people I support.

Tertiary

2020-2024, Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education, Flinders University

Secondary Education

2014- 2019  SACE certificate, Mary Mackillop Colleague High School

·  Selected as a Peer Support mentor in year 11, providing additional support and guidance for students in year 8

• 2018, Full motor vehicle driver’s license
• 2022, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect- Education and Care Training, Department of Education
• 2022, First Aid Course- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, FIRSTAIDPRO
• 2022, NDIS worker check, NDIS
• 2022, Working with Children Check, Department of Human Services
• 2022, Vulnerable Persons Related Screening, Department of Human Services
• 2022, DHS Ages Care Sector Screening, Department of Human Services
• 2023, Supporting People to Stay Infection Free, DSC
• 2023, Recovery and the NDIS, CPSP Empower
• 2023, Hand Hygiene for non-clinical healthcare workers, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
• 2023, Police check certificate, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
• 2023, Catholic Education Clearance, Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide

2022, Golden Grove Highschool- Discovery Centre observations 

·  Observed classroom dynamics and built rapport with students, encouraging a supportive learning environment.

·  provided 1-1 assistance to students who required additional support, tailoring approaches to the individual’s needs.

·  Engaged with a variety of teaching staff and adapted to diverse lesson plans and teaching methods.

·  Supported students in community engagement activities, focussing on developing money management, road safety and communication skills.

2023, Autism SA: Development of personalised therapeutic resources

·  Conducted 1-1 therapy sessions, focussing on building rapport and tracking progress toward individualised learning goals.

·  Took detailed post-session notes, identifying outcomes, strengths of the session and net action steps to inform ongoing therapy.

·  Created a resource pack for teachers to support autistic students, including accommodations in the classroom, visual supports, neurodivergent language, strength-based language and additional strategies.

·  Collaborated with professionals in the field including occupational therapists, speech pathologist ensuring all involved knew each focus area point and goal for the client.

2024, The Lotus Project- DE specialisation

·  Planned, prepared and delivered sessions, documenting progress and observations through comprehensive notes.

·  Created and implemented essential resources including first aid kits and sensory support tools.

·  Completed informal assessments (e.g., sensory profile reports, letters of recommendation) and formal assessments (e.g., Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale).

·  Collaborated with key stakeholders in the client’s lives including family members, psychologists, support coordinators, team leaders and support workers to ensure there was a cohesive approach in the supports being provided.

2024, The Lotus Project- PBS placement

·  Gathered and analysed data (ABC charts, incident reports) to identify and focus on a target behaviour.

·  Collected additional data using tools such as the Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS) and questions about behaviour functions (QBAF) to inform intervention strategies.

·  Met with key stakeholders including the client’s parents and key support worker to discuss progress and strategies that are already in place which helps the client.

·  Completed a behaviour support plan, including a risk management plan and functional behaviour assessment.

• 2023, Safe Environments for Children and Young People ‘Through their eyes' Full Day Program, Safe Place Training
• 2022, 'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Module, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• 2022, Infection Control Training - COVID 19, Australian Government- Department of Health